A Fine Regency Satinwood and Calamander Work Table
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1815 The rectangular overhanging top with broad calamander banding, over one frieze drawer fitted with chased brass knobs, set between recessed retangular panels above an ebon...
Brass
Regency Mahogany Dressing Table by Gillows of Lancaster & London
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sherborne, GB
Superb quality mahogany and cabinet making, it could also use it as a writing table/desk. The top is made from one single piece of mahogany, with a fine reeded gallery.
Mahogany
French Regency Marble Chest of Drawers, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful chest of drawers realized in France in 19th Century, in Régence Style. Royale marble top and gilded metal leaves decorations in the edges of the two side and in the fron...
Marble, Metal
Regency Mahogany Tripod 'Chamber' Table
Located in London, GB
A FINE REGENCY MAHOGANY TRIPOD ‘CHAMBER’ TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOW'S, Circa 1820.
Mahogany
$4,100 / item
Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk in Kidney Form
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in Norwalk, CT
Gampell-Stoll furniture offers the penultimate in whimsical, exotic themed furnishings. This desk is perhaps their most iconic design, featuring four elephant heads holding a kidney-...
Wood
Vintage Bertram and Sons Gilt Tipped Leather Top Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the pinnacle of British cabinetmaking with this exquisite pedestal desk by the renowned London makers, Bertram & Son. This piece is a masterclass in Neo-Classical design, ...
Brass
English Regency 1820s Table with Red Lacquered, Gold and Black Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period writing table from the early 19th century, with red lacquered, black and gilt chinoiserie decor and cabriole legs.
Wood
Maitland-Smith Embossed Leather Wrapped Partners Desk w/ Brass Hardware
By Maitland Smith
Located in Ross, CA
Maitland-Smith partners desk wrapped entirely in leather. The six drawers are lined with marbled paper and have brass handles. The feet are topped with brass lions paws on wheels for...
Leather, Glass, Wood
Regency Neoclassical Mahogany Library Table in the manner of Richard Bridgen
By Richard Bridgens
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb quality late Regency mahogany and ebonised library table in the manner of the architect and designer Richard Bridgens (1785-1846). With a canted top with a green and gilt t...
Brass
19th Century English Regency Amboyna and Brass Inlay Library Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A library table in the manner of Gillows Constructed in amboyna, with cut gold brass inlay work, and bronze feet; of rectangular panelled end support form, braced by pairs of car...
Brass
Regency Amboyna and Gilt Library Table Attributed to Seddon and Morel
By Morel & Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency amboyna and gilt library table attributed to Seddon and Morel, with a rectangular top set upon solid end supports with a turned, reeded and gilded stretcher and gilded bun ...
Amboyna
Regency Amboyna and Gilt Library Table Attributed to Seddon and Morel
By Morel & Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency amboyna and gilt library table attributed to Seddon and Morel, with a rectangular top set upon solid end supports with a turned, reeded and gilded stretcher and gilded foli...
Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item features blue and off-white painted finish with intricate bird and floral motifs on the ...
Cane, Wood
Matched pair of Regency period BonHeur du Jours after John MaClean, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality matched pair of Regency period Rosewood Bonheur Du Jours, each with a three quarter brass gallery to the top, brass trellis work to the sides, two frieze drawers. Hing...
Ormolu
Regency Period ormolu mounted, Library Table, circa 1820 36"(92cm) wide
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Regency period rosewood crossbanded, end support, library table. Having two frieze drawers, dummy drawers to the reverse, ormolu mounts to each corner, ormolu mou...
Ormolu
Vintage Coastal Bamboo and Black Lacquer Desk by Milling Road for Baker
By Milling Road, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A striking vintage desk by Milling Road for Baker Furniture, blending Hollywood Regency and British Colonial influences with clean campaign-inspired lines.
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A regency Pollard oak sliding top davenport with four mahogany lined draws to one side with a retractable pen and ink well draw all below an oak slide. The lifting top reveals dr...
Oak
19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Table With Leather Top
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome Regency-period English library table crowned with a gilt-tooled leather writing surface in warm, mellowed tones. The mahogany frieze houses two drawers fitted with lion-ma...
Leather, Mahogany
Fine Pair of Regency Bonheur-du-Jours
Located in London, GB
A FINE PAIR OF REGENCY ORMOLU-MOUNTED AND BRASS-INLAID ROSEWOOD BONHEUR-DU-JOURS ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN MCLEAN, CIRCA 1810. Each with a galleried super structure fitted with two drawers...
Ormolu
Faux Bamboo Black Leather Top Mahogany Desk with Curved Bottom Doors Compartment
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux bamboo Regency style mahogany desk with black leather top and curved doors compartment underneath.
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany partner's reading table with a ratcheted leather top, flanking triangular compartmentalized side drawers with original brasses, supported by four reeded ring...
Brass
English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany satinwood and ebony inlaid one drawer reading table with a ratcheted leather top, cross banded tulip wood, flanking candle slides with original brasses, comp...
Brass
Mixed Metal Faux Bamboo Desk In Style of Maison Jansen, C. 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Peabody, MA
A faux bamboo desk of mixed metals (brushed steel and brass), in the manner of Maison Jansen, circa 1960s. Most likely of Italian origin. 3/4" glass top.
Brass, Steel
Elegant Black Stained French Style Bureau Plat or Desk by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Black Stained French Style Bureau Plat or Desk by Kittinger, American, circa 1960s. It has recently been refinished in a black stain that still allows you to see the beautifu...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Davenport, Boxwood Strung
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 19th century Regency period rosewood freestanding "Davenport " boxwood strung throughout, having gilt tooled leather writing surface with galleried back and lift ...
Leather, Boxwood, Rosewood
$2,307Sale Price|30% Off
Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A very rare, limited edition Lexington Furniture's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany and Tooled Leather Slant Top Drafting Desk, drafting table with brass feet support and pull-out t...
Leather, Mahogany
$2,362Sale Price / set|30% Off
Mid Century English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table Secretary
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Mid Size English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table or Writing Desk.
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Desk, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, or Art Deco writing desk By Edward Wormley for Dunbar USA, 1960s Gorgeous laminated walnut case, with burl wood drawer fronts, an...
Brass
Lorin Marsh, Modern, Desk, Gray Embossed Leather, Chrome, 2000s
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency style modern desk or writing table. Embossed and stitched leather on a sleek and stylish chromed steel base.
Chrome
$5,220Sale Price|50% Off
Elite Studio Set: "Beanbag" Desk & Cockpit Armchair
Located in Manzano, IT
We offer a refined furniture coordinating set consisting of two historic pieces of great character, perfect for those who want a study with a classic and refined taste. 🏛️ The "Kid...
Brass
19th Century rosewood library table
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century rosewood library / writing table, the top cross banded in rosewood and having a black leather writing surface decorated with gold and blind tooling, having two fri...
Rosewood
Small and rare Campaign Rosewood Davenport
Located in Folkestone, GB
A small and rare rosewood campaign Davenport desk of compact proportions. The galleried top with leather-lined writing surface opening to real a fitted interior, above a bank of four...
Rosewood
Late 19th Bureau Antique Cartonnier Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian smaller-sized writing desk with storage hidden beneath top from the 19th century. This super cute desk, or occasional table from Italy, with simply lines. The top of this ...
Bronze
$51,396 / item
Rhamtail
Located in DE MEERN, UT
While designing Rhamtail desk, I was looking for experience. A feeling, a glorification, a comfort to sit in front of it. Thereby I imagined the uses, someone who continues clients ...
Plexiglass, Walnut
Baker Furniture Regency Burlwood Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Regency Burlwood Writing Desk This desk measures: 48 wide x 26 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches We take our photos in a controlled lighting s...
Burl
18th Century French Regence Walnut Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 18th century French Regence Bureau Plat. Four drawers, with pieced leather top with carved design in the center and around the edges. Walnut wood with gilded hardware rest...
Metal
Vintage Regency Scalloped Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a chic vintage writing desk, exuding the glamorous allure of the Hollywood Regency era.
Metal
Vintage Regency Drexel Writing Desk
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A masterpiece of classic design, this vintage writing desk by renowned maker Drexel embodies the grace and sophistication of the French Provincial style.
Brass
Regency Rosewood Slant Lid Writing Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Finely crafted with a hinged leather writing lid enclosing a fitted interior comprising drawers. The sides with pull out slides and a drawer for pens and ink. Raised on circular tape...
Rosewood
Regency Desk Mahogany X Frame Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Mahogany Writing Table. This Quality Table is Raised upon Cross Frame Supports with Original Box Brass castors. The Writing Table Features a Turned Stretcher, 2 x Oak Lined D...
Mahogany
Karges Regency Style X Base Writing Desk
By Karges Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Karges Regency Style X Base Writing Desk This desk measures: 44.25 wide x 21 deep x 29.75 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches We take our photos in a controlled lighting stud...
Metal
Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Solid grained Mahogany Officers Campaign Style Traveling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quart...
Brass
Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine and early Regency period rosewood writing desk set beautifully decorated with delicate mother-of-pearl foliate inlay and complete with its original cut-glass inkwells.
Rosewood
Superb Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Free Standing Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique regency mahogany free standing writing desk having a superb quality mahogany top with a reeded edge and a red leather writing surface above two drawers and two...
Other
Custom Mahogany Regency Style Writing Desk by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made-to-order traditional mahogany writing desk made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features a cathedral mahogany top with a satinwood inlay, inlaid and tapered legs, dovetail...
Mahogany
Antique English Regency Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Table Desk Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
An attractive Regency mahogany and satinwood ladies’ tambour writing table cabinet dating to c.1815.
Brass
Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Regency lady's writing cabinet in figured mahogany with black ebony inlay: Good colour and patina. Opening writing flap with lidded compartments for ink bottles and pens.
Ebony, Mahogany
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Regency Style Crotch Mahogany and Tooled Leather Two Part Lady's Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Regency Style Crotch Mahogany and Tooled Leather Two Part Lady's Writing Desk with lock and functional key.
Leather, Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Regency lady's writing cabinet in figured mahogany with black ebony inlay: Good colour and patina. Opening writing flap with lidded compartments for ink bottles and pens.
Ebony, Mahogany
Chinoiserie Regency Style Leather Top Writing Desk by Julia Gray Ltd
By Julia Gray
Located in Milford, NH
A fine hand painted Chinoiserie Regency style ebonized leather top writing desk by Julia Gray Ltd, with tooled gilt border and decorative foliate painted outer border, hand painted s...
Brass
Maison Forest Style French Regency Louis XVI Kingwood Writing Desk, Circa 1900
By Maison Forest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style bureau de pente drop front ladies writing desk In the manner of Maison Forest France, Circa 1900 Beautiful inlaid book-matched ki...
Bronze
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...
Brass
Regency Style English Writing Table with Leather Surface
Located in Toronto, CA
Regency Style English Writing Table with Leather Surface An elegant expression of the Regency tradition, this distinguished writing desk captures the grace and measured refinement th...
Hardwood
Antique Admiral's Writing Station, English, Walnut, Stationery Case, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique admiral's writing station. An English, walnut and brass desktop correspondence or stationery case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Superb craftsmanship ...
Brass
Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency brass mounted Gonçalo Alves campaign writing slope, circa 1820 in date. The beautifully polished goncalo alves case has a wonderful age-related patina and a key...
Wood
Vintage Italian Embossed Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite Italian Provincial writing desk embodies the grace and sophistication of classic European design. Crafted from warm-toned fruitwood, the desk features an elegant scall...
Leather, Wood
Antique Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Regency, Circa 1825
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing slope. An English, walnut and brass correspondence box, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. A charming slope, with fascinating concealed drawers an...
Brass
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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